An independent educational evaluation (IEE) may be requested by parents when they do not agree with a district's results or it is not seen as comprehensive enough. As a parent, you have the right to request an IEE at the district’s…

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an empirical, research-based practice that helps individuals recognize their negative thoughts and replace them with more positive ways of thinking. It can be especially helpful to those with anxiety, depression and OCD. I talk with Dr. Perry Passarro, a licensed educational psychologist about CBT. We discuss what it is, how it works for students with special needs and what a typical therapy session looks like.